Fraud: a deliberate attempt to deceive GCRTA for unfair or unlawful personal gain.

Waste: loss or misuse of GCRTA resources due to deficient practices, controls, or decisions.

Abuse: misuse of rank, position, or authority that causes the loss or misuse of GCRTA resources.

Ethical Violation: Biased public expenditures or conflict of interest; soliciting or accepting goods or services based on position or authority. Any violation of the Ohio Ethics Law or any violation of the GCRTA Code of Ethics.